Mars Mysteries and NASA’s Budget Battle

NASA's Perseverance rover uncovers a skull-shaped rock on Mars, sparking intrigue and scientific curiosity. Meanwhile, the Trump administration proposes a $6 billion cut to NASA's budget, potentially reshaping the agency's focus and international collaborations. Discover the implications of these developments on future Mars missions and the global space race in today's episode of Simply News Radio.

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